Private Practice

Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice (CPPP) is a specialist professional subgroup of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP). We represent Chartered Physiotherapists working in private practice across Ireland, supporting clinicians who deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based physiotherapy services within their local communities.

Our members are fully qualified, registered Chartered Physiotherapists committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, professional development, and ethical practice.

The CPPP is led by a dedicated team of volunteer members. Our Executive Committee is elected from practicing physiotherapists and operates according to the governance structures set out in the ISCP Articles of Association. This includes regular Executive meetings and the organisation of the annual CPPP Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Through advocacy, education, and professional support, CPPP works to strengthen private practice physiotherapy and promote excellence in patient care across the Republic of Ireland.

Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice (CPPP) supports and represents Chartered Physiotherapists working in private practice across Ireland. Our mission is to strengthen the profession by providing expert guidance, high‑quality training, and strong advocacy on issues that matter to physiotherapists and their patients.

We achieve this by:

• Providing professional support and advice to help members navigate clinical, business, and regulatory challenges within private practice physiotherapy.
• Representing private practice physiotherapists within the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) through active participation on key standing committees.
• Delivering high‑quality education and training to ensure members maintain the highest standards of clinical excellence, patient care, and professional practice.
• Advocating on behalf of the profession, working with the ISCP to engage with government bodies, policy makers, insurers, and other key stakeholders to influence decisions affecting private practice physiotherapy.
• Promoting and recognising the expertise and contributions of CPPP members at national level, reinforcing the value of Chartered Physiotherapists in private practice in delivering trusted, evidence‑based healthcare.

Through leadership, support, and strong representation, CPPP plays a central role in advancing private practice physiotherapy and supporting its members throughout the Republic of Ireland.

• National support for private practice physiotherapists, including expert guidance on clinical, legal, tax, and business matters.
• Dedicated administrative support, with access to a dedicated CPPP administrator for member queries.
• Representation within the ISCP, including participation on key standing committees such as Research & Innovation and Education & Professional Development.
• Advocacy with major private health insurers, keeping members updated on industry changes and marketplace developments.
• International professional links through membership of IPTA and the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT).
• Discounted access to CPD and training, including CPPP courses at reduced member rates.
• Use of the CPPP logo to promote professional credibility and strengthen clinic branding.
• Free quarterly access to In Touch, a high‑quality online CPD journal from UK partners.
• Discounted entry to PhysioFirst conferences and courses, through CPPP’s partnership agreement.

Direct liaison with ISCP Board and staff, ensuring private practice physiotherapists have a strong national voice.

We welcome Chartered Physiotherapists working in private practice to join CPPP.
If you are eligible and would like to become a member, you can join directly through your ISCP dashboard under your registration page. Becoming a member gives you access to support, representation, training, and a national network of private practitioners.

We are always delighted to welcome enthusiastic members who would like to get involved in shaping the future of private practice physiotherapy.
If you are interested in joining the Committee or would simply like to learn more about what’s involved, please get in touch with Clare at info@cppp.ie — we’d love to hear from you.